Vacancy Details

I am a 13 year old boy living in Neath with my family. I have Autism, Profound & Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) and Sensory Processing Disorder. I have minimal speech but I can communicate my basic needs. I dislike loud noises and crowded spaces .

I enjoy using my iPad and phone at the end of the day, as it helps me to unwind and regulate myself. I would like to look at attending technology classes with a PA.

I like music, going to Buzz Trampoline Park and bowling, going swimming and to the cinema. I also like going the beach for a walk and other social places.

I would like the PA to support me with this, so I can socialise and learn new skills, and the PA will support me to be independent.

I am able to use the toilet by myself, but I will need support to check the bathroom area is clean and tidy after use, and that I am appropriately dressed.

I have no sense of danger, so the PA would need to provide constant supervision to keep me safe. 

• Support me to carry out the activities I enjoy
• Provide constant supervision to keep me safe
• Support me to socialise and learn new skills
• Promote my independence
• Support me to ensure the bathroom is tidy after use

A person who:

• Car driver is essential
• Must be patient and take the time to get to know me and my needs
• Enjoys being active
• Wil encourage me to be independent
• Is trustworthy, reliable and punctual
• Is caring, patient and understanding
• Has experience of working with individuals with Autism would be advantageous.

5.5 hours per week to be used as follows:

2.5 hours on a Tuesday and 3 hours on a Thursday. Anytime from 3pm onwards.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and not Neath Port Talbot Council. To apply for this job please click the “Apply Online” link and complete the registration/application form. You will only need to complete this form once. If you wish to be considered for more than one vacancy or have any difficulties please contact us on 01639 686140 or email pa-registration@npt.gov.uk quoting the reference numbers of the jobs you are interested in.

This post may require a DBS check (the cost of which will be met by NPTCBC). If this post requires you to work with children then it is compulsory for you to have a DBS check prior to commencement.

If requested by the employer, two satisfactory references must be provided. This post is subject to a trial period of 1 month and a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Wages will be paid on a 4 weekly or monthly basis once a valid National Insurance (NI) number has been provided. You must be eligible to work in the UK and your employer will conduct document checks prior to commencement.

You will receive the appropriate annual leave entitlement as well as all other statutory entitlements, details of which will be set out in your contract of employment. You will also be issued with a Personal Assistants Handbook when your employment commences.

You will be expected to undertake any mandatory training identified as relevant to this post. The cost of mandatory training will be met through the direct payment. Failure to attend mandatory training may result in your employment offer being withdrawn.